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  1. KrpticKyler

    350 tbi to 6.5 detroit swap

    I know it's not the best diese at all. But parts and labor have been proven to be cheap. I was also considering doing a 4bt Cummins swap but the 6.5 swap seemed s million times easier. I like the way my truck is set up and don't really want to sell it since it's paid off. And I tow quite...
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    350 tbi to 6.5 detroit swap

    just bouncing around ideas, but considering swapping a 6.5 to replace my tired old 350, i know most people would say stick with the 350, ive done alot of research and wouldn't mind a 6.5, i actually really like there simplicity and mpg. (not looking for a 400hp diesel). i would like to swap in...
  3. KrpticKyler

    Center console to jump seat

    Hey im getting sick and tired of the stock 95 center console, and ive kept my eye open for a year now for a 60/40 seat for my truck and havent had any luck, even in the salvage yards. my question is, is it possible to take a jump seat from a newer truck and modify the frame under it to bolt to...
  4. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    So is this a new motor or a remanufactured?? Do they come with a warranty? Thanks for the replies, really helps guys!
  5. KrpticKyler

    350tbi to 454tbi swap questions

    Thank you!!!
  6. KrpticKyler

    350tbi to 454tbi swap questions

    Thank you!! Much appreciated info! But about burning chips, is there any reliable sites or anyone on this forum that can burn me a prom? I don't have the equipment to do it my self, and I've read bad things about tbichips.com
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    350tbi to 454tbi swap questions

    Since I'm putting a new motor in because my old 350 is on its last leg, I've found a donor truck 89 k3500 454tbi that's been rolled. Has 50,000 original miles and still starts and drives. I'd like to swap that motor into my 95 1500HD with a 14 bolt and nv4500 5 speed and 2500 suspension. So...
  8. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    well all the local shops are asking way way way to much for a rebuild and they cant get access to any crate motors, ive decided on buying a cheap parts truck with under 100k miles. because after all the research ive done, a 80,000 mile stock from factory motor is going to out live most crate...
  9. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    info straight from gm "GM Goodwrench engines installed as direct replacements in a car or light truck application are warrantied for 36 months or 100,000 miles from the time of purchase, whichever comes first. This warranty is the same regardless of who installed the engine"
  10. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    Waiting to hear back from some local auto shops, but until I hear from them, what's everyone think about genuine gm crate motors? Is gm really good with there warranties?
  11. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    Yea I'm trying to get as much information as possible before I order a motor, I really like summit and they have a really good return policy and money back Garuntee that's why I was leaning towards that motor rather then the EBay one.
  12. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    Sorry I forgot to mention I already replaced the valve seals. And I have all the signs of blow by and cylinder number 4 failed a leak down test
  13. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    From everything I've read is they've mainly made marine motors. And have offered truck motors on the side. But reviews are good as far as I can tell, but I don't think any warranty is offered other the. Summits return policy. And I still don't know about the balancing question of it, this is...
  14. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    I wasn't to concerned about warranty, does the first mate brand have some bad rep that I haven't heard yet??
  15. KrpticKyler

    Crate motor help.

    I have a 95 k1500 with nv4500 that has an old 350 tbi in it that had been rode like hell and is about 140 psi on all Pistons and is burning a lot of oil out of cylinder number 4, so I'm planning on buying this crate motor from summit racing http://m.summitracing.com/parts/fme-350g8795 And...
  16. KrpticKyler

    digital climate control in 95-98 dash

    Did you ever try this?? i too think the digital is alot better of a climate control system then the nobs. would be a easy instal into the dash as long as the wires are the same to hook it up
  17. KrpticKyler

    SHIFT UP Light on dash

    Did you ever figure out what the problem was that was causing this?? my truck is doing the same exact thing
  18. KrpticKyler

    Nv4500 help

    Thank you for replying! i honestly dont know where to start, haha but yes i know to run the right oil in it, and ive never experiencd a pusling light vibration like this, and ive read on the 5th gear problems before but i cant find any info if theyve ever had 5th gear problems with the 350 5.7L...
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    Nv4500 help

    I was driving on the free way in my 95 k1500 the other day and started getting a weird pulsing sound every other second, that I thought was a tire issue, but we have narrowed it down to my nv4500 tranny, it only does it in 5th gear at any speed all the other gears work fine. I am completely...
  20. KrpticKyler

    Oil pump problem and vanishing oil HELP???

    Pretty sure it's not mixing with my coolant at all, I just flushed my coolant and it was all green, I do have a blackish soot stain on my bumper by my tail pipe but not two severe, and it's not blowing any sort of smoke at all
  21. KrpticKyler

    Oil pump problem and vanishing oil HELP???

    I recently just got back from a camping trip and on the freeway on the way home i lost a slight bit of power and then BAM i could hear all my oil lifters clicking away i pulled off the rest area immediately, and my oil pressure guage was bouncing from 30psi-50psi, ive had issues with the gauge...
  22. KrpticKyler

    New Kid on the block!

    Truck update, new head lights, also fuel pump went out, replaced it yesterday chose to take the bed off rather then dropping the tank, got her running better then it ever has! old pump was putting 4-5 psi out
  23. KrpticKyler

    My 1995 5 speed

    Its a 4" RCD lift kit, sitting on 33's, i rebuilt the front end (STUPID IFS:thumbsdown:) and the wheels are older 16" XD series im not exatly sure on the model number but i can try digging it up for ya, the motor is still pretty much stock, im going to be replacing the clutch soon, and do an...
  24. KrpticKyler

    New Kid on the block!

    Yeah im probably gonna do red pin striping around my bow tie or just all red bow tie
  25. KrpticKyler

    New Kid on the block!

    There a older Xd series not sure on the model of them but there 16", i changed some stuff up a little!

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